War of words : Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War press / Harry J. Maihafer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maihafer, Harry J. (Harry James), 1924-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Relations with journalists.

Lincoln, Abraham.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.

Public relations.

History.

Press and politics.

Press coverage.

Relations with journalists.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Journalists.

United States.

Journalists.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Press coverage.

United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.

Politics and government.

Press and politics--United States--History--19th century--Sources.

Public relations--United States--History--19th century.

Genre:

Sources.

Physical Description:

viii, 296 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brassey's Inc., [2001]

Summary:

-- Highlights the complex interplay between Lincoln and the media

-- Reveals the inner workings of the Lincoln White House

A shrewd politician, Abraham Lincoln recognized the power of the press. While a few thousand people might hear one of his speeches in person, countless readers would absorb his message through newspapers. Always under fire by some hostile portion of the openly partisan nineteenth-century media, Lincoln nonetheless wooed numerous prominent newspapermen into aiding his agenda. Whether he was editing his own speeches for publication or inviting reporters to the White House to leak a story, the president skillfully steered the Union through the perils of war by mastering the public relations game.

Contents:

Preface: Lincoln and the Media vii

Chapter 1 "Cook County Is for Abraham Lincoln" 4

Chapter 2 "Honest Old Abe" 17

Chapter 3 "The Better Angels of Our Nature" 31

Chapter 4 "In the Depths of Bitterness" 43

Chapter 5 "As Deep as a Well" 57

Chapter 6 "I Would Save the Union" 72

Chapter 7 "A Worse Place Than Hell" 86

Chapter 8 "I'll Copy the Short One" 98

Chapter 9 "The Very Best I Can" 112

Chapter 10 "The Promise Must Be Kept" 124

Chapter 11 "All Men are Created Equal" 139

Chapter 12 "Why, Here Is General Grant!" 154

Chapter 13 "I Begin to See It" 167

Chapter 14 "Get Down, You Damn Fool!" 182

Chapter 15 "We Fly the Banner of Abraham Lincoln!" 196

Chapter 16 "Not a Vindictive Man" 212

Chapter 17 "With Malice toward None" 227

Chapter 18 "A Righteous and Speedy Peace" 241.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-285) and index.

ISBN:

1574883054

OCLC:

47295828